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CN02 HCG

2002 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,589 mi
Last recorded122,589 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Astra79,020 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN02 HCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 122,589 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test interior mirror ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front door mirror cracked

Fail 12 Dec 2017 122,589 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test interior mirror ()

Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output tarnished (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front door mirror cracked

Pass 19 Dec 2016 107,511 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front head lamp mounting broken but not insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 107,202 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front head lamp mounting broken but not insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 100,514 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2015 100,514 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

spare tyre u/s

Fail 9 Dec 2014 94,144 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust corroded rear box

Pass 9 Dec 2014 94,144 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust corroded rear box

Pass 18 Dec 2013 89,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2013 89,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 88,294 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 88,294 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 77,378 miles

Handbrake travel high

N/S Stearing rack boot damp possible leak

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2011 77,277 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Boot compartment fully loaded

Engine and gearbox oil leaks

Front number plate started to delaminate

Handbrake travel long

N/S steering rack gaiter damp possible leaks

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2010 65,728 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 63,029 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 62,987 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 57,029 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,029 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 52,012 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

engine oil leak - gearbox and steering rack damp

Pass 23 Apr 2007 43,155 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 35,965 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

damage to near side front wing

oil leak

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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CN02 HCG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 79,020 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CN02 HCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CN02 HCG is a 2002 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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